Australian leadership awards scholarships

Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Kathy Klugman on behalf of the Australian government yesterday announced the opening of applications for the Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships administered through Australian International Development Agency (AusAID).

AusAID invites applications for ALA Scholarships from exceptionally qualified and motivated Sri Lankan citizens to study at Masters and Doctoral levels in Australia in 2010.

The recipients of the Australian Leadership Awards will, in addition to a full scholarship for tuition and contribution to living expenses, also have the opportunity to undergo a training program on leadership. Priority areas of selection are Disease Pandemics, Climate Change, Security and International Trade. Applicants are encouraged to review the ALA Scholarships conditions and eligibility criteria before applying. Further information is available from the following websites www.ausaid.gov.au and http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2009. The ALA program targets current and future leaders who might be key personnel from universities, business, media, industry, government and civil society, and are capable of leading reform, development and governance in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.